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Meckels Scan

Your physician has requested that you have a Meckels scan. This test is a simple, non-invasive way to evaluate your abdominal cavity for bleeding in the colon. Prior to the day of the study, you must fast from midnight. There are no dietary restrictions after the examination. The test requires you to receive an injection in an arm vein. This injection consists of a very small amount of the radioactive element called Technetium. The radioactivity associated with the Meckels scan is negligible and there are no ill effects from it.

Approximate time in Nuclear Medicine 1 hour.

To outline our requirements, you will:

After registration report to Medical Imaging and check-in with our receptionist

You will be taken to Nuclear Medicine where a history will be taken.

You will be escorted to the examining room.

You will be positioned on your back on a scanning table.

You will receive an injection into an arm vein.

Lie quietly for 40 minutes while your abdomen is photographed.

Images will be reviewed by the Radiologist, which takes about 10-15 minutes.

Additional pictures may be requested at the discretion of the reviewing Radiologist.

Once the test is complete you will be released from Nuclear Medicine.

The Radiologist will read the test and the results will be sent to the ordering physician.

Note: Inpatients will be transported directly to Nuclear Medicine for this test.